Worship Songwriter Action List for 2022 and Beyond
WORSHIP SONGWRITER ACTION LISTHere’s how to prepare and register now for royalty payments. Do this today. Place all your songs in a spreadsheet with information such as: ○ Song name○ Co-writer names○ Songwriter split percentages (ownership)○ Songwriter PRO affiliation○ All IPI numbers (Interested Party Informationgiven to songwriters, composers, and publishersissued by PROs)○ ISWC (International Standard […]
The Proverbs 27.17 Song Critique Method
Download the pdf version of this graphic. The art of the song critique One of the best feedback tools is learning the art of the critique. It is equally important to learn how to give a critique as it is to receive one. Embracing this art is invaluable for rewriting your best work. Seeking feedback […]
The Proverbs 27.17 Lyric Formula
Click here to download as a .pdf file. How can you be sure the song you write is a strong one? How can you guarantee it will stick in the memory of your listener? How can you get the listener to concentrate on the idea you’re laying down? The answer to all three questions: Realize […]
How To Prepare for the Studio
Simply stated, what you need in order to record music in a studio is to ask yourself ‘why do I want do this’? Whether you’re a songwriter getting a demo cut or a solo artist or a band, you need to know why you want to do this. Secondly, have an understanding of the process. […]
8 Principles for Co-writing Songs for the Kingdom of God
The following is a reprint from The 5 Steps to Get Your Songs Heard – A Congregational Songwriting Plan. Are you ready to take your songs to the next level? Please visit https://getyoursongsheard.com Co-writing songs is an exercise in the art of diplomacy. Sure, the definitions are all over the map, and the actual practices […]
The Art of the Song Critique
The Art of the Song Critique One of the best feedback tools is learning the art of the critique: how to examine a song and how to accept critique from other writers. This art is invaluable to rewriting our best. It’s not that you have to listen to everyone and make all the changes […]
Ten Things Your Mother Won’t Tell You About Your Songwriting
The following is a repost of an article that first appeared on the now-defunct christiansongwritingtips.com website. As the writer alludes to with the title, you’re gonna receive feedback from your mom and friends that aren’t going to make you a better songwriter. Are you ready to take your songs to the next level? Please visit […]
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